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Two charged for roles in massive cattle Ponzi scheme
Defendants raised more than $650 million from investors, who lost tens of millions of dollars. A federal grand jury in Colorado returned an indictment that was unsealed Tuesday charging an Illinois...
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Farm Progress America, May 14, 2021
Max Armstrong talks about drip irrigation benefits for a Kansas farm family. Max Armstrong says more farmers are trying to conserve irrigation water. Andy and LaVell Winsor in Kansas are installing...
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Senate confirms Bronaugh as USDA deputy secretary
Jewel Bronaugh to become first Black woman and woman of color to serve in No. 2 spot at USDA. In action Thursday evening, the U.S. Senate confirmed Dr. Jewel H. Bronaugh by voice vote to serve as...
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Launching an autonomy brand
The Around Farm Progress podcast connects with Raven Autonomy to learn more about its OMNi brand; and get insights on how farmers are using driverless tools Creating an autonomy-based business for...
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Will beef be shunned?
Americans claim they want to eat less meat, yet beef consumption actually ticked up during 2020. By Mike DorningEleven Madison Park, a top Manhattan restaurant, is going meatless. The Epicurious...
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It’s all about your market philosophy
If producers make money with cattle despite all that is going on in the blame game right now, it implies the blame game is fake. Every week there is a story that develops in the market and at...
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This Week in Agribusiness, May 15, 2021
Carbon programs, conservation, drought, plant health and more are hot topics this week. Max kicks off the broadcast with Lisa Streck, carbon grower program lead, Bayer, about their carbon program...
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FFA Tribute: Katlyn Davis
The FFA Chapter Tribute goes to Katlyn Davis, Georgia FFA State Secretary. Katlyn Davis, shy in middle school, is now a college freshman and the Georgia FFA State Secretary. In that role, Davis...
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Farm Progress America, May 17, 2021
Max Armstrong shares quotes and talks about Dan Glickman, a former USDA Secretary. Max Armstrong delves into the new book by Dan Glickman, Laughing at Myself: My Education in Congress, on the Farm,...
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Ag groups offer praise for Bronaugh USDA confirmation
USDA deputy secretary now held the first time ever by a woman of color. In a voice vote, the U.S. Senate Thursday night confirmed Jewel Bronaugh to serve as deputy secretary of agriculture, making her...
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USMCA leaders to discuss dairy, ag biotech
Canada’s dairy provisions and Mexico’s agricultural biotechnology approvals on the agenda for Free Trade Commission. U.S. Trade Representative Ambassador Katherine Tai will host the inaugural Free...
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Bipartisan, bicameral bill to reduce estate tax by half
Estate Tax Reduction Act reduces current top rate of 40% to 20% to preserve more businesses. As the discussion of estate taxes continues to be discussed within the infrastructure proposals and Biden’s...
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From ATVs to new tires, check out these new tools
Slideshow: Here's our latest roundup of new tools, machines and product for the farm. Every month we work to pull together the latest new tools for the farm, which can sometimes create a diverse list....
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Farm Progress America, May 18, 2021
Max Armstrong continues his book review of Laughing at myself by Dan Glickman.Max Armstrong remembers that former USDA Secretary Dan Glickman stood out of the crowd. He could reach across the aisle...
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Max Armstrong talks more about former ag secretary Dan Glickman's new book. Max Armstrong visited with Dan Glickman's new book: Laughing at myself: My education in Congress, on the farm and at the...
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Farm Futures Summit returns with in-person meetings
Bull market outlook, best management practices and trade insights highlight national farmer conference. After months of video calls and isolation, live farmer meetings are back, with the 2021 Farm...
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House advances bill to expand rural STEM education
Rural STEM Education Research Act offers rural students more access to quality STEM education. In action May 18, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the bipartisan Rural STEM Education Research...
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Livestock groups unite on need to address cattle markets
DOJ urged to conclude cattle market investigation and Congress asked to make Livestock Mandatory Reporting changes. Cattle producers have faced significant challenges over the last few years. And as...
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USDA names key NRCS staff
Terry Cosby named NRCS chief and Meryl Harrell named deputy undersecretary for NRE. USDA announced Wednesday the appointment of Meryl Harrell as deputy undersecretary for Natural Resources and...
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What’s in a label? Ask third-party certifiers
The independent auditors verify, for consumers, which ag practices were employed to produce their food and fiber products. Product marketing tells the story of a product’s creation. For food products...
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